Vacancy

Marine Monitoring Technician

Kelp Blue

Kelp Blue is recruiting a Marine Monitoring Technician, to be based in Lüderitz, Namibia.
Description
  • As a Marine Monitoring Technician, the successful candidate will work within the Marine Monitoring team, playing a hands-on role in data capture, including but not limited to, running acoustic surveys, capturing drone imagery, and conducting routine water quality/ecology monitoring
  • The candidate will also be responsible for ensuring maintenance of monitoring equipment/stock and preparation of said equipment for monitoring activities
  • Lastly, the successful candidate will support analysis activities within the laboratory and assessments of biomass available for harvest
Duties
  • Lead drone content capture activities, including but not limited to, weekly capture of farm biomass images, harvest imagery and other content required by the company
  • Oversee documentation and SOP’s for drone activities, as well as compliance of drone activities thereof
  • Investigate means to improve the quality/ type of aerial footage captured to expand on biomass insights
  • Support the review of sensor/ equipment SOP’s and maintenance of sensors/ equipment thereof
  • Support routine water quality and ecology monitoring activities, ensuring all required equipment is prepped and assisting with the activities thereof
  • Oversee routine in-situ surveys of harvestable biomass to validate harvest recommendations
  • Support completion of routine SONAR surveys of the farm for identification of kelp success
  • Support laboratory processing of water quality and ecology samples from analysis to data capture
  • Assist with workstream procurement and ensuring materials needed for outdoor monitoring and laboratory activities are always present in stock
Requisites
  • Skills and Qualifications:
  • BSc in biological sciences/ environmental sciences or similar science qualification
  • Minimum 1 year experience working in environmental monitoring or equivalent field
  • Experience operating a drone or similar remote sensing technologies
  • Experience working with monitoring equipment/ sensory instruments is advantageous
  • Experience working at or around the ocean is advantageous
  • Happy to conduct routine and administrative tasks relevant to work scope
  • Detail orientated and meticulous in daily activities
  • Attributes:
  • Working at Kelp Blue is about much more than being good at your job
  • It’s about having the right mindset, being comfortable with the uncomfortable, and about always pushing to be the best
  • So, in addition to the skills we outline above, we want candidates who can demonstrate:
  • A “can do, will do” approach
  • Flexible and lateral thinking/problem solving
  • Personal responsibility and self-reliance
  • Grit and determination, a willingness to learn from mistakes
  • A commitment to always working in the company’s best interests
  • A passion for our 4Rs and a determination to make a difference, to leave things a little better than you found them
Notes
  • Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
  • Please use the email to tell us about how you fit the Kelp Blue profile, what you can bring to our mission, and why you are the perfect candidate
  • Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives
  • This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum
  • Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours
  • No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Kelp Blue
  • We specifically encourage people with disabilities, of previously disadvantaged groups, and women to apply
  • We look forward to your application!
  • Fulltime - Lüderitz
  • 1 year contract
  • Starting date: 31st May 2024
  • Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Medical aid insurance
  • Being part of a highly ambitious, collaborative, flexible and multinational team
  • Exposure to many different stakeholders
  • Knowing that you are helping to make the difference
How to Apply
1. Documentation
  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Certified Supporting Document
2. Application
  • Send your Documentation to Chief Human Capital & Business Strategy at newkelpies@kelp.blue with the Subject line “Marine Monitoring Technician"
  • Indicate the source of this job post: working.co.na
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